2A Region POY Returners
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Only three Region POY’s from 2A will return for another seaosn here in 2023, and they enter the spring with tons of potential. Take a look: Jaxon John Jaxon John 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH Pima | 2024 State…
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Continue ReadingOnly three Region POY’s from 2A will return for another seaosn here in 2023, and they enter the spring with tons of potential. Take a look:
Jaxon John Jaxon John 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH Pima | 2024 State AZ , ATH, Pima ’24
John will return for his senior season after winning the Salt Region POY award. He led Pima to a 13-1 record and brought home the 2A State Title, and will look to repeat it here again in 2023. A very dynamic kid wih the ability to line up in multiple spots and be the difference maker from anywhere. Along with being that difference maker, he has to be an identified threat on both sides of the ball, making it very difficult for these 2A programs to gameplan gainst. He brings a different dimension to that Pima squad, and will have a massive opportunity throughout his senior campaign. He was also named the 2A conference Offensive POY.
Norien Banks Norien Banks 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Casa Grande | 2024 AZ , DL, Sequoia Pathway ’24
After sharing the Gila Region POY award with 2023 Gilbert Christian standout Gavin Biesterfeld, Banks will had into 2023 as a clear favorite to win the award once again. He put up impressive numbers on both sides of the ball and was really a major game changer for 2A football. 87 tackles, 6 sacks, 26 TFL’s on D and he put up over 1,000 yards rushing and 10 TD’s as a RB. Huge potential as he enters his senior campaign under new HC Kerry Taylor.
Andrew Trapp Andrew Trapp 5'8" | 150 lbs | WR Scottsdale Christian | 2024 State AZ , ATH, Scottsdale Christian ’24
Trapp has been an impact player for SCA for a few years now, and really put his name on the map last season by earning the Verde Region POY award. Natural pass catcher with solid athleticism and holds major big play ability every time he touches the ball. Nice COD in space with a burst to be able to spring himself into open field with acceleration. I expect Trapp to have a huge year in 2023.
Other returning athletes to make a difference:
Tristan Sanchez, DL, Morenci ’24 (2A Conference DPOY)
Tyson Buckley Tyson Buckley 6'3" | 240 lbs | QB Camp Verde | 2024 State AZ , QB, Camp Verde ’24
Christian Sanabria Christian Sanabria 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Camp Verde | 2024 State AZ , WR, Camp Verde ’24
Zayden Neill Zayden Neill 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB San Tan Charter | 2024 State AZ , QB, San Tan Charter ’24
Sam Webb Sam Webb 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB Gilbert Christian | 2025 State AZ , ATH, Gilbert Christian ’25
Michael Casillas Michael Casillas 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Morenci | 2024 State AZ , RB, Morenci ’24
Mason Anderson, LB, Kingman Academy ’24
Owen Anderson, DE, Chandler Prep ’24
Andrew Arevalo Andrew Arevalo LB Antelope | 2024 AZ , DB, Antelope ’24